House of Usher (film score)
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House of Usher (film score) is a gothic, atmospheric orchestral soundtrack composed by Les Baxter for the 1960 horror film "House of Usher," noted for its eerie, dramatic themes that enhance the movie’s macabre tone.
All labels observed (1)
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| House of Usher (film score) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: House of Usher (film score) Context triple: [Les Baxter, notableWork, House of Usher (film score)]
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A.
The Fall of the House of Usher (opera)
The Fall of the House of Usher (opera) is an operatic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic short story, typically emphasizing its themes of psychological horror and decay through music and staging.
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B.
The Heiress (film score)
The Heiress (film score) is Aaron Copland’s acclaimed 1949 orchestral soundtrack for the film adaptation of Henry James’s "Washington Square," noted for its emotionally nuanced, romantic yet modernist style.
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C.
Darkness Falls (film score)
Darkness Falls (film score) is a horror film soundtrack composed by Brian Tyler, known for its tense orchestration and atmospheric, suspense-driven themes.
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D.
Van Helsing (film score)
Van Helsing (film score) is a dark, action-driven orchestral soundtrack composed by Alan Silvestri for the 2004 gothic horror-adventure film "Van Helsing."
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E.
The Other (film score)
The Other (film score) is a 1972 film soundtrack composed by Jerry Goldsmith for the psychological horror film "The Other," noted for its eerie, atmospheric orchestration.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: House of Usher (film score) Target entity description: House of Usher (film score) is a gothic, atmospheric orchestral soundtrack composed by Les Baxter for the 1960 horror film "House of Usher," noted for its eerie, dramatic themes that enhance the movie’s macabre tone.
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A.
The Fall of the House of Usher (opera)
The Fall of the House of Usher (opera) is an operatic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic short story, typically emphasizing its themes of psychological horror and decay through music and staging.
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B.
The Heiress (film score)
The Heiress (film score) is Aaron Copland’s acclaimed 1949 orchestral soundtrack for the film adaptation of Henry James’s "Washington Square," noted for its emotionally nuanced, romantic yet modernist style.
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C.
Darkness Falls (film score)
Darkness Falls (film score) is a horror film soundtrack composed by Brian Tyler, known for its tense orchestration and atmospheric, suspense-driven themes.
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D.
Van Helsing (film score)
Van Helsing (film score) is a dark, action-driven orchestral soundtrack composed by Alan Silvestri for the 2004 gothic horror-adventure film "Van Helsing."
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E.
The Other (film score)
The Other (film score) is a 1972 film soundtrack composed by Jerry Goldsmith for the psychological horror film "The Other," noted for its eerie, atmospheric orchestration.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
film score
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soundtrack ⓘ |
| associatedComposerRole | Les Baxter as film composer ⓘ |
| associatedFranchise | Roger Corman Poe cycle ⓘ |
| associatedWithStudio | American International Pictures ⓘ |
| basedOnFilm |
House of Usher (1960 film)
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linked to:
The Fall of the House of Usher (1960 film)
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| composer | Les Baxter ⓘ |
| composerNationality | American ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| era | 1960s film music ⓘ |
| filmDirector | Roger Corman ⓘ |
| filmGenre |
gothic horror
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horror ⓘ |
| genre |
atmospheric soundtrack
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gothic ⓘ horror film score ⓘ orchestral ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Fall of the House of Usher" (indirectly, via the film)
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linked to:
Tales by Edgar Allan Poe
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| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| medium | film music ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
heighten tension
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underscore psychological horror ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
dramatic orchestration
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eerie themes ⓘ macabre atmosphere ⓘ |
| notableFor |
contributing to the film’s gothic atmosphere
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use of eerie orchestral colors ⓘ |
| orchestrationType | full orchestra ⓘ |
| originalReleaseYear | 1960 ⓘ |
| partOf |
House of Usher (1960 film)
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linked to:
The Fall of the House of Usher (1960 film)
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| primaryInstrumentation |
brass
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percussion ⓘ strings ⓘ woodwinds ⓘ |
| purpose | enhance the film’s macabre tone ⓘ |
| recordingFormat | mono ⓘ |
| style |
dark, brooding harmonies
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dramatic crescendos ⓘ lush orchestral textures ⓘ |
| targetMedium | cinema exhibition ⓘ |
| tone |
foreboding
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melodramatic ⓘ ominous ⓘ |
| usedFor |
underscoring gothic imagery
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underscoring suspense scenes ⓘ |
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